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Medicare Fee For Service By State
Recently one of our clients had reached out for claims analysis and we did a deep dive and created a nice interactive dashboard to help tell the story at the next outreach planning meeting. Nestled between several state borders and drive-wise very close to a few others it became obvious that not each state created the same opportunity for expansion. Macro date is sometimes really challenging to manage and deal with, whether it is Medicare or Private Payer data analysis, we go
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PASCV: Gone Viral - Episode 12: Flexible and Customizable Molecular Panels
Introduction to Molecular Panels Each quarter, PASCV: Gone Viral releases a special one-hour panel episode featuring multiple subject-matter experts. These episodes focus on cutting-edge technologies and practical topics in clinical virology and molecular microbiology. In today's episode, Dr. Logan Patterson, PhD, D(ABMM), engages with a panel of experts to discuss how flexible, customizable molecular panels are revolutionizing infectious disease testing. These advancements l
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Shepherding Rural Michigan Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
An Insightful Interview with Our Founder In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, rural Michigan faced unique challenges. The healthcare system had to adapt quickly to ensure the safety and well-being of its communities. I had the opportunity to share insights in an interview conducted by MLO Online. This discussion highlighted the resilience and innovation that emerged during these trying times. The Impact of COVID-19 on Rural Healthcare The pandemic placed immense pressure on
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Light Renovations and Workflow Redesign for Laboratory Growth
Enhancing Laboratory Operations Light renovations, BSL cabinets, and workflow redesign allowed this facility to expand their operations to include microbiology and molecular biology operations to their already growing cytology / histology/ pathology operations. Future growth was baked in design wise for NGS, Genetics, Flow Cytometry as well as a full UPS backup power room was installed to maintain operations during construction interruptions and future expansion projects. Dec
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Floor Plans - Design is the Difference! -Commercial Western U.S.
Custom Layout and design preserved square footage and unlocked simplicity in operations for a growing reference laboratory that had to be able to scale-in-place as they expanded. Enhanced visual layout and stock/freight handling so that it could be accomplished by lower license level individuals and by keeping it conveniently in the original shell building we were able to save nearly 600K in renovations and architect fees. This went straight forward for final draft and adopti
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SCACM 2026 Respiratory Molecular Testing
Don’t miss the SCACM 2026 Spring Meeting in Indianapolis! Join us on April 14th for Dinner and a seminar including two engaging presentations that explore how flexible syndromic testing is helping laboratories advance diagnostic stewardship, optimize utilization, and streamline respiratory testing workflows. Discover more about the event and register here: SCACM Spring Meeting 2026 Exhibitor Seminar and Dinner Save the date for our free Exhibitor Seminar on April 14th, featur
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PASCV Annual Meeting 2025
Molecular diagnostics Clearwater Beach, Florida | Americas Join us for this engaging presentation with Nicholas Decker, MBA, MLS(ASCP) Director of Laboratory Services, as he shares insights on how customizable syndromic panels can support clinical stewardship, improve reimbursement outcomes, and enable rapid response in today’s healthcare environment. When: Wednesday, May 7th Time: 7:00–7:30 p.m. Location: Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach, Dunes Ballroom III–V, Lobby Level Spea
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Flexible Testing and Real Savings
Nicholas Decker, MBA, MLS(ASCP), Administrative Laboratory Director and Founder of Decker Laboratory Consulting LLC, shares how his team overcame reimbursement challenges and advanced diagnostic stewardship—all with the help of the flexible syndromic LIAISON PLEX Respiratory Flex Assay. We are firm believers in syndromic testing, but we want the ability to craft the perfect panel. https://youtu.be/3yzx1FwV60s?si=eAjxD6bXnQBGosB9 The views shared are solely my own and should n
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